Jack-in-the-box

The term "Jack-in-the-box"

The term Jack-in-the-box usually refers to a toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. The term has been used in various metaphoric and other ways, often to refer to a particular person or as a title of a musical, literary or theatrical work, in this case sometimes spelled Jack in the Box.

Below are some South African examples

Jack in the Box - the operetta

This is an operetta with words and music by Betty Misheiker (1919-2015)

The original text

The music and lyrics published by DALRO (Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation) in 1972 and the libretto in 1973, also by DALRO.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-in-the-box

http://www.bettymisheiker.com/pages/intro.html

Betty Misheiker. 1972. Jack in the Box. Music and lyrics. DALRO (Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation).

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